Why You Should Visit Telluride This Winter
I just returned from Telluride and already miss it. Here’s why you should book a flight to my favorite ski town ASAP. Play in the snow. Yes, the skiing is great and the slopes are never too crowded, but there…
Québec – Relais & Châteaux Route du Bonheur
Visit Québec in early November and you’ll just catch the tail end of the vibrant yellow orange autumn leaves. The sunny but brisk weather signals that winter is coming soon. Because this is shoulder season, rates for both airfare and accommodations are…
Vienna, Austria – First Impressions
I’ll be spending the next five days in Vienna and cannot wait to explore the food, music, architecture, history and shopping in this beautiful city. My first trip to Austria eight years ago doesn’t really count. I was driving down to Hochhäderich…
Suite Life – London, New York, Vancouver
Upgraded to a suite? Sweet! Most nights, I fall asleep in a hotel room and so I’ve gotten used to waking up and not being sure of where I am. It’s not scary at all, but it sometimes takes a few minutes…
Hawaii Highlights – Oahu, Kauai & Big Island
I’m back from an epic 12-day trip to Hawaii, researching, reporting, exploring and eating my way through multiple islands, concluding with the Big Island Chocolate Festival. Although there are only a few Hawaiian chocolate makers exporting to the mainland (including Madre Chocolate,…
2016 James Beard Foundation Awards
Congratulations to all of the 2016 James Beard Award winners! It was such an honor to celebrate the achievements of so many talented, hardworking nominees and winners. My first time attending the James Beard Awards was such a memorable evening from eating foie…
April Obsessions: The Surrey, Jurlique, and Chocolate Elephants
I just realized I spend significantly more time on airplanes than in cars, but I’m not complaining. I guess that explains why I haven’t driven more than a golf cart in years. So far this year, I’ve had some incredible adventures…
Ritual Chocolate, Park City, Utah
Chocolatemaker Robbie Stout of Ritual Chocolate has a simple chocolate-making philosophy – by using the best equipment to process the best cacao beans, you’ll make the best chocolate. “When I look at a competitor, I judge them based on their equipment and their bean…
The Gallery Cafe, Basseterre, St. Kitts
After a visit to the farmer’s market and a tour with Chef Miles Thompson from Christophe Harbour, we circumnavigated the island before ending our morning at Independence Square for what was supposed to be a light brunch at The Gallery Cafe….
My Favorite Travel Beauty Products
I logged nearly 200,000 miles of plane travel last year and all that flying wreaks havoc on my skin. First impressions are everything and I’m frequently stepping off a redeye and heading straight to meetings and interviews. Here four of my favorite…